Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager - Rail Systems to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Seattle, WA location. In this role ...
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager - Rail Systems to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Seattle, WA location. In this role ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
Senior Project Engineer - Rail Design
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$97K - $127K/yr
... railroad projects ... Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and ...
Senior Project Engineer - Rail Design
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$97K - $127K/yr
... railroad projects ... Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and ...
A leading electrical contractor is seeking a Senior-level leader for managing large-scale transit and rail infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement ...
A leading electrical contractor is seeking a Senior-level leader for managing large-scale transit and rail infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement ...
Senior Project Engineer - Rail Design
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$97K - $127K/yr
... railroad projects ... Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and ...
Senior Project Engineer - Rail Design
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$97K - $127K/yr
... railroad projects ... Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and ...
As a Project Manager for Olsson's Rail Track Team, you will lead the delivery of complex terminal and intermodal rail projects from concept through completion. Your responsibilities will include ...
As a Project Manager for Olsson's Rail Track Team, you will lead the delivery of complex terminal and intermodal rail projects from concept through completion. Your responsibilities will include ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
Transit and Rail Project Manager & Account Manager
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
Transit and Rail Project Manager & Account Manager
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit ...
Rail Transit Systems Project Manager
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$137K/yr
Context We're looking for a Rail Transit Systems Project Manager in our Power and Systems Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them. You ...
Rail Transit Systems Project Manager
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$137K/yr
Context We're looking for a Rail Transit Systems Project Manager in our Power and Systems Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them. You ...
Railroad Track Project Manager
$150K - $240K/yr
The Project Manager - Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction ... Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ...
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Railroad Track Project Manager
$150K - $240K/yr
The Project Manager - Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction ... Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ...
Railroad Track Project Manager
New York, NY · On-site
$150K - $240K/yr
The Project Manager - Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction ... Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ...
Railroad Track Project Manager
New York, NY · On-site
$150K - $240K/yr
The Project Manager - Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction ... Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ...
The Project Manager - Rail oversees the total construction effort and ensures that assigned projects are constructed safely and efficiently, and in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This ...
The Project Manager - Rail oversees the total construction effort and ensures that assigned projects are constructed safely and efficiently, and in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This ...
Senior Project Engineer - Rail Design
$97K - $127K/yr
... railroad projects ... Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and ...
Senior Project Engineer - Rail Design
$97K - $127K/yr
... railroad projects ... Working closely with the Project Manager in charge of the project, the position may identify and ...
Project Manager - Rail
Orlando, FL · On-site
The Project Manager - Rail oversees the total construction effort and ensures that assigned projects are constructed safely and efficiently, and in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This ...
Project Manager - Rail
Orlando, FL · On-site
The Project Manager - Rail oversees the total construction effort and ensures that assigned projects are constructed safely and efficiently, and in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This ...
Railroad Track Project Manager
$150K - $240K/yr
The Project Manager - Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction ... Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ...
Railroad Track Project Manager
$150K - $240K/yr
The Project Manager - Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction ... Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ...
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is a political subdivision established by Chapter 1230 ... The Project Manager may also provide oversight support for projects implemented by Amtrak, CSXT ...
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is a political subdivision established by Chapter 1230 ... The Project Manager may also provide oversight support for projects implemented by Amtrak, CSXT ...
Project Manager/Railway and Civil Design
Moon Township, PA · Hybrid
$81K - $108K/yr
What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a talented Rail Project Manager with a ... specialization in track and civil design, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit ...
Project Manager/Railway and Civil Design
Moon Township, PA · Hybrid
$81K - $108K/yr
What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a talented Rail Project Manager with a ... specialization in track and civil design, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit ...
Project Manager/Railway and Civil Design
Moon Township, PA · On-site
$81K - $108K/yr
What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a talented Rail Project Manager with a ... specialization in track and civil design, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit ...
Project Manager/Railway and Civil Design
Moon Township, PA · On-site
$81K - $108K/yr
What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a talented Rail Project Manager with a ... specialization in track and civil design, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit ...
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| Aspect | Rail Project Manager | Civil Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Engineering, PMP or equivalent certification often preferred | Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often required |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, project offices, rail infrastructure projects | Construction sites, design offices, infrastructure projects |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Rail companies, transportation agencies, infrastructure firms | Engineering firms, construction companies, government agencies |
While both roles involve infrastructure projects, a Rail Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of rail-specific projects, focusing on project management and coordination. A Civil Engineer designs and analyzes infrastructure components, often working on the technical aspects. The Rail Project Manager typically has project management certifications, whereas Civil Engineers focus on engineering licensure. Both roles are essential in rail infrastructure development but differ in scope and responsibilities.

Job description
Requisition ID: 96921
Job Category: Infrastructure; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management
Location: Seattle, WA, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Looking to take the next step in your career?
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager – Rail Systems to join our North American Infrastructure group in our Rail Systems team in the Seattle, WA location.
In this role the successful candidate will manage rail systems design or design oversight teams on transit rail projects in coordination with Hatch's global rail systems practice. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced rail systems design manager, ideally be a licensed professional engineer, and have 20+ years of experience designing and/or integrating rail systems, preferably including signaling and train control, communications, traction power, and all ancillary systems. He/she shall have a proven track record in developing and implementing systems integration tasks, managing a team of multidisciplinary engineering professionals, and developing successful teams on major design-build, design-bid-build or PPP transit programs. Advanced train control systems experience such as CBTC, ATO, or PTC is a plus.
As the successful candidate, you will:
- Provide design and technical integration leadership to large scale rail infrastructure projects steering a team of multi-disciplinary integration professionals to deliver a complete, functional, safe and integrated rail system design.
- Provide leadership, direction and technical guidance to staff, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and that the team meets its operating performance targets.
- Manage project production, changes, client relations, and financial management of various projects to ensure quality, client satisfaction, and profitability of all projects and tasks.
- Provide industry guidance in chosen technical areas by participating in presentations to industry, heading industry committees, and/or participating in standards development efforts.
- Assist in pursuits, client relationship building efforts, building the technical practice, and recruiting of staff in rail and rail systems areas.
You bring to the role:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Professional engineering license (highly preferred)
- 20 years of experience with at least 10 of these years in positions with engineering management responsibilities.
- Full knowledge of US (FTA & FRA), CENELEC, and ISO rail delivery standards and practices with ability to demonstrate using each on past projects.
- Experience delivering both brown and green field rail programs over $500M in capital value with full lifecycle responsibility in a management role
- Thorough knowledge of engineering management, systems engineering, asset management, operations management and quality management in the railway environment.
- Career foundation in Rail Systems design and systems engineering. Familiarity with rail operations, stations, track, and other civil aspects of the railway.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
- Ability and experience training and developing staff and educating clients.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Base Compensation: $220,000 - $275,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
Hatch offers a generous benefits package including Health Insurance - Available the first day of full-time employment, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Income Protection Benefits.